Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO)

Lat: 37.14312°NLon: 107.76023°WElev: 6627.0ft.

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed ESE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.29 in (1025.74 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Dec 11:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SE Ignacio CO

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SE Ignacio CO
 37.07°N 107.55°W (Elev. 6539 ft)
9:47 am MST Dec 25, 2025
11am MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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